Since the Apple Watch is becoming one of the most prevalent technologies of this generation, it is necessary to understand and learn about how you can solve the various technical problems that may arise when using such a device.

While we heavily rely on such an innovative device for texting, music, phone calls, tracking our fitness habits, and more, it has become imperative to take great care of your Apple Watch. However, sometimes while we might take good care of our technology, it can glitch, stop working, and won’t turn on.

If your Apple Watch won’t turn on, then you are in luck. In today’s blog, we will discuss a myriad of reasons why your device is having difficulties. We will provide you with possible causes and potential solutions for each unique technical difficulty that you encounter.

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Key Takeaways

In this article, we’ll talk about common situations that you may encounter when using your Apple Watch device. From issues like overheating and black screens to difficulty turning on and resetting your device, we will cover all things causes and solutions.

For example, some causes of a malfunctioning Apple Watch may include the following:

• Dead or Faulty Battery
• Corrupt Charging Cable
• Software Malfunction
• Severely Damaged Glass Screen
• Overheating From Overuse

Whereas some of the solutions that can be used to treat these issues can be:

• Replacing the Battery
• Performing a Hard Reset
• Buying a New Charging Cable
• Updating with the Latest Software
• Consulting a Qualified Professional

Why Won’t My Apple Watch Turn On?

When it comes to understanding why won’t your Apple Watch turn on, there are a number of factors to consider. Let’s take a look at some general causes down below.

• Your battery could be dead
• The physical components of your watch could be malfunctioning.
• You may be experiencing a software glitch, or not using the latest update.

What To Do If Your Apple Watch Won’t Turn On?

Now, after understanding some of the causes of your Apple Watch not turning on, we will look at a few solutions that you may want to use to troubleshoot.

• Try holding down the side button to see if the low battery icon pops up.
• Plug the charger into your Apple Watch and see if just needs power.
• Perform a factory reset by pressing and holding the side button and digital crown until the logo appears.

If after trying these solutions your Apple Watch still won’t turn on, there may be a more specific cause at play. Below, we will take a further look at some specific situations that may be causing your device trouble and provide you with tips to fix them.

Apple Watch Won’t Turn On After Being Dead 

Sometimes after your Apple Watch dies, it may or may not turn back on after you have tried charging it. If this is the case, there could be a few reasons which we will explore.

Why my Apple Watch Won’t Turn On After Being Dead?

1. Your charging cable may no longer work, your charging port could be damaged, or you may need a new battery.
2. There could be water or particles inside your charging port causing improper cable conduction between the port and charger.

How To Turn On Your Apple Watch After Being Dead?

1. Try cleaning out your charging port with a designated port-cleaning tool.
2. Buy a new charging cable or borrow a friend’s and see if the cable is the issue.
3. If none of the above solutions work, then consider taking your device to a Simply Fixable partner store to have the battery inspected.

Apple Watch is Charged But Won’t Turn On

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After charging your Apple Watch, there are some instances when it may not turn back on. This can be attributed to a number of different reasons. So, let’s take a look at some of the prevalent causes below.

Why my Apple Watch Won’t Turn On After Being Charged

1. Your Watch’s screen may have incurred damage causing a black appearance.
2. There could be a software malfunction that is failing to communicate with the screen.
3. The Watch may have faulty hardware components failing to turn the screen on.

How To Turn On Your Apple Watch After Being Charged?

1. Try a forced restart by holding the side button and digital crown at the same time until the Apple logo pops up.
2. Inspect the screen glass to see if there are any noticeable cracks that may signify a screen malfunction.

Apple Watch Won’t Charge Or Turn On

In cases when your Apple Watch won’t charge and turn on, there may be a more severe issue at hand.

Why my Apple Watch Won’t Charge or Turn On?

The cause of this issue is likely rooted in a hardware issue with the battery, as the battery is the primary driver of power and function within the watch.

How To Charge Or Turn On Your Apple Watch?

Since the battery is likely dead and not working, then charging it won’t fix the problem. You will need to either get your hands on a toolkit and replacement to troubleshoot the issue. Or, you can take it to a qualified repair shop and let professionals handle the matter.

Apple Watch Went Black And Won’t Turn On

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If you happen to be using your Apple Watch and it suddenly went back then there is likely a key issue at play that can easily be fixed.

Why my Apple Watch Went Black and Won’t Turn On?

The most possible reason is that your battery may ran out.

How To Turn On Your Apple Watch After The Screen Went Black?

If you are a heavy Apple Watch user, then your battery probably ran out like all technologies eventually do. Simply connect your device to a qualified USB-C cable and wait for a few minutes while it powers back up.

Apple Watch Won’t Turn On After Hard Reset

After a hard reset in which you held down the side button and digital crown, your Watch may not turn back on. Let’s take a look at some of the etiologies for why this may be.

Why my Apple Watch Won’t Turn On After A Hard Reset?

1. Your Watch ran out of battery.
2. There is a software malfunction.

How To Turn On Your Apple Watch After A Hard Reset?

1. Charge the Apple device and wait and see if the green charging icon populates.
2. Try charging the device, and updating to the latest software once the screen is back on to prevent this issue from occurring again.

New Apple Watch Won’t Turn On

Let’s say you went online or in person and bought a new Apple Watch from your local shop. Then you get home and take it out of the box only for it to not turn on. There may be a few reasons for why this may be.

Why my New Apple Watch Won’t Turn On?

1. New Apple devices typically are charged and ready to go in the box, however, your device may be a one-off in which the battery died.
2. You may have purchased a device that has been subjected to defects during the manufacturing process.

How To Turn On Your New Apple Watch?

1. Try a basic charge by plugging in your USB-C cable to the device and waiting an hour.
2. Try a hard reset by pressing the side button and digital crown for at least 10 seconds.
3. Take the device back to the store you bought it from and ask for an exchange.

Apple Watch Won’t Turn On and Gets Hot When Charging

If you happen to pick up or touch your watch while it is charging and it feels hot and simultaneously won’t turn on, there could be a number of causes, which we will delve into below.

Why my Apple Watch Won’t Turn On And Gets Hot When Charging?

1. Your device is located in a sunny or warm area.
2. The battery might be overheating.

How To Turn On Your Apple Watch and Prevent Overheating?

1. Prevent overheating by putting your Apple Watch in a temperature-controlled area. Sometimes your device won’t turn on because it is too hot to do so.
2. If a temperature-controlled area does not work and your device continues to overheat and won’t turn on, then take your Watch to a repair shop and have the battery replaced.

Apple Watch Series 6 Won’t Turn On

For those that possess the Apple Watch Series 6 that was officially deployed in the Fall of 2020, all of the situations, causes, and solutions that we have discussed today can also be applied to this version.

However, some proactive tips that we may recommend for this version to help prevent technical difficulties in the future include but are not limited to the following:

• Conserve power by turning off the Always-On Display feature via the Display & Brightness settings.
• Perform regular software updates to ensure your device functions with optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Apple Watch SE Won’t Turn On

Owners of the first and second-generation Apple Watch SE versions are also included in this blog. Issues like your device overheating, won’t turn on, triggering black screens, and more are not uncommon after persistent use of these versions. So, if you happen to encounter any of these issues, try troubleshooting with the recommended solutions that we have provided for you.

Apple Watch Series 3 Won’t Turn On

One of the last versions that this article supports is the Apple Watch Series 3 which was released in the Fall of 2017. Buyers of this version can also expect to use our recommended troubleshooting solutions to help address issues such as their Apple Watch won’t turn on, their device will not charge, and they have encountered a failed reset.

Conclusion

After reading today’s blog about the situations that may arise with your Apple Watch not turning on, we hope you have learned about some of the common causes and potential solutions that you can use to fix your device.

Ideally, the solutions we have provided will help you resolve the situations as quickly as possible and you can continue using your handy device for all your daily needs. Although, if you persistently encounter problems with your Apple Watch, then seeking assistance from one of our partner stores is recommended for further action.